Cosmetic Plastic Surgery APP — Sign-On Bonus + Growth

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Malpractice tail coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off & CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join our Lewiston cosmetic surgery team. The APP will work with the plastic surgeon and clinical staff to guide patients from initial consultation through postoperative follow-up.

The ideal candidate holds an NP or PA license, national certification, current BLS, and experience in plastic surgery or aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license in the applicable state.
• National certification as an NP or PA.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications as required by the practice.
• Experience in plastic surgery, dermatology, aesthetics, or related field preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented cosmetic practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient consultations and medical histories for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures.
• Evaluate patients and assist with determining appropriate treatment options in collaboration with the plastic surgeon.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including wound assessment, suture removal, dressing changes, and monitoring for complications.
• Perform follow-up examinations and address routine postoperative concerns.
• Assist the surgeon with office-based procedures and surgical care as appropriate.
• Provide patient education regarding procedures, expected outcomes, risks, recovery, and postoperative instructions.
• Support cosmetic and non-surgical aesthetic services within the provider's scope of practice and training.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, aestheticians, and other members of the practice.
• Recognize and appropriately elevate postoperative complications or urgent clinical concerns.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and service-oriented approach with every patient.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

National NP/PA certification

Job description

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join our Lewiston cosmetic surgery team. The APP will work with the plastic surgeon and clinical staff to guide patients from initial consultation through postoperative follow-up.

The ideal candidate holds an NP or PA license, national certification, current BLS, and experience in plastic surgery or aesthetics.